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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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